Australia

Ever since I started my own adventure in Australia travel, I've become passionate about sharing advice for others to do the same. I don't know a single traveler who has paid a visit to the Southern Hemisphere and who hasn't

Western Australia is all about the national parks and the endless beauty of it's vast emptiness, there are not many places left in the world where you can drive for days on end and not see a soul. Two of

I've been putting off writing this post for a while, because quite frankly where on earth do you begin writing about a road trip that covered over 4,000km and ended up being your best experience in Australia? How do you

Western Australia is home to many incredible sights and experiences, but for me, none will ever come close to the majesty of swimming with whale sharks. My deep blue mermaid dreams came true this day when I came face-to-face with

There's nothing quite like escaping for a long weekend in the wilderness when you've been working in the city for so long. I always get a bit antsy and stressed out when I'm in the city for long periods without

One of my absolute highlights while I was down in Fremantle, was a day trip I took over to Rottnest Island. Some of you may have heard of these delightful little creatures called Quokkas after the craze started for getting

For travellers eager to get lost on Tasmania's West Coast, you're in for a treat with this World Heritage Area which is considered one of Australia's last true wilderness frontiers. Boasting stunning national parks filled with rugged mountains and lush

The Great Eastern Drive is one of the absolute highlights of travelling Tasmania - travellers come from far and wide to witness the incredible natural beauty of the East Coast. While you may have already read about how I planned my

I'm standing on the cusp of my next big adventure. Currently sitting in a cafe in the tiny port town of Fremantle, Perth, I'm making plans for the trip I've been looking forward to for the whole 18 months I've

Perhaps it's the wild, rugged landscapes that are incomparable to anywhere else in the world, the fact that so few backpackers actually make it down from the mainland or just that so much of the island still feels undiscovered. But

I waited a whole year to experience the magic of Rainbow Serpent Festival. I arrived in Melbourne this time last year, just three days after this incredible festival took place, I was devastated to have missed it but having been

Unless you're sitting on one heck of a trust fund or you've just won the lottery, Australia is pretty impossible to travel long-term without working. I worked lots of different types of jobs during my first year down under – hospitality

You've booked your ticket, you've quit your job, your visa is ready. You've got a bit of money saved but you've heard how expensive Australia is and figure it won't be long until you have to find a job. But

I used to love packing for a holiday - the time spent planning my wardrobe, the purchasing of sun lotion and beach towels. Those final moments trying to make everything fit and realising there's just no way you'll squeeze in

There's no denying the East Coast is a huge draw for young travellers heading to Australia. With its white sandy beaches, epic party spots and the Great Barrier Reef on your doorstep, it's become something of a rite of passage for

Making the most of the four day weekend, we couldn’t resist extending our Great Ocean Road trip by visiting the nearby Grampians National Park on the recommendations of good friends. Just a couple of hours north west of the coast

I love road trips - they’re such a great way to travel and to experience a country whether you stay in the UK or venture abroad. You have so much more freedom when you share a car with friends and

It’s been less than 24 hours since I arrived home from my Great Ocean Road trip and already my fingers are itching to type and tell you guys all about it. I’m feeling so unbelievably happy and refreshed after a

Three months. It doesn’t sound like a long time, but when you’re in a job you hate, trust me, it drags. As the Darwin days came to a close, I started to think seriously about getting my regional work done

So after three amazing months of living and working in Darwin, it was time to move on and get my regional work done - I was determined to get that second year visa signed off so I could come back

Finding backpacker jobs in Australia is high on the list of priorities for any traveller over there. It's an expensive country to live and travel, unless you have the opportunity to rack up those Aussie dollars. The good thing is

While in Airlie Beach we couldn't miss out on one of the most well known trips on the East Coast, the one everyone talks about and the one you're definitely not supposed to miss out on - Whitsundays. We had

When you start to plan your East Coast trip you'll start hearing all these names bounded about by other backpackers you meet along the way - things like Whitsundays, Fraser Island and Magnetic Island. It will go straight over your

An absolute must-do, the Bondi Beach to Coogee walk is a gorgeous way to spend a sunny day. I had planned to do it for ages but never got round to it because the walk organised through my hostel was

There's no doubt about it, us backpackers are always looking for ways to cut costs where we can and who can blame us? The more pennies we save on basic living means more money for skydives, snorkelling and drinking beers